Katie Thompson

Anchor/Reporter

Contact Info

Katie joined WMTW News 8 in May of 2013 as a general assignment reporter. Born and raised in Kennebunk, Katie is thrilled to be back reporting in her home state of Maine.

Previously, Katie spent two years in Abilene, Texas working as a reporter and anchor for KRBC-TV. Before getting her start on air, Katie spent time behind the scenes as a production assistant in Boston.

She studied broadcast journalism at Hofstra University in New York, where she had the privilege of working as a media assistant for the third and final 2008 Presidential Debate.

Katie is so excited to be closer to family and friends, and to be able to reconnect with the place she has always called home! She is always looking for new ideas and stories to tell, so send her an email at kthompson@hearst.com or follow her on twitter!

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